The Judgement of Calliope - Das Urteil der Kalliope

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The Judgement of Calliope - Das Urteil der Kalliope (1964-1991)

A Satyr Play - Ein Satyrspiel

by Hans Werner Henze (1926-2012)

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general information

composition date: 1964-1991
duration: 16min
publisher: Schott
Libretto (details, author): Wystan Hugh Auden et Chester Kallman d'après Euripides

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices or more and ensemble of more than 25 instruments)

detailed formation

Soloist: solo soprano [Proserpina], solo mezzo-soprano [Venus], solo tenor [Kalliope], solo baritone [Adonis]

flute (also piccolo), oboe (also English horn), 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, bassoon, 2 horns, trumpet, trombone, timpani, 2 percussionists, harp, 2 mandolins [sur scène, ad lib.], guitar [sur scène, ad lib.], piano, 3 violins, 2 violas, 2 cellos, double bass

information about the creation

date: October 29, 1997
: Giessen, Stadttheater
interpreters: Michael hofstetter : direction, Guy Montavon : mise en scène, Mark Väisänen : décors.

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